Six-row

Ear of six row barley

Differs from two-row barley in that it is:

• Arranged in six rows around the stalk
• Smaller in kernel size than two-row barley
• Higher in protein content
• Higher in husk content

Six-row grows more readily in North America than two-row. In a mash with a greater proportion of adjuncts, six-row is preferred because of the increased diastatic potential.